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Horse Disposal
For the Pet
Bereavement Support Service telephone: 0800 096 6606.
UK Disposal Companies & Pet Cemeteries
The Emergency Euthanasia of Horses
Homeopathic Help with Grieving
Don't forget to make provisions for your horse if anything
happens to you. The wording of your will is vital if you want to guarantee that
your intent is carried out.
As of 1 May 2003, new EU Legislation is in force in the
UK that will affect everyone who owns livestock. The Animal By-Products
Regulation 2003 bans the burial of carcasses and states that once an old or
sick animal has been put down, the owner must dispose of the carcass 'without
undue delay'. The only exemptions to the ban are animals in remote areas of the
UK - recognised by DEFRA as the Highlands and Islands of Scotland - and animals
classified as pets. The pet exclusion, however, will not be a get-out clause for
owners of tame animals, such as lambs, chickens, ponies or pot-bellied pigs. The
regulation classifies a 'pet' as a species normally nourished and kept by
humans, and includes domestic or companion animals, such as dogs, cats, gerbils
or budgerigars.
Methods of Euthanasia
There are two methods of euthanasia - lethal
injection or gunshot. With the first, a horse is usually sedated before a lethal
dose of a barbiturate anaesthetic is injected by a vet.
The gunshot method is done by a vet, trained
knackerman or hunt kennel man only. This is obviously a job for a highly trained
individual, as the shot needs to be directed in exactly the right place -
roughly halfway between the eye and ear in the middle of the face. Check how
your 'expert' plans to carry out the procedure - beware of a knackerman who uses
a captive bolt (which may only knock the animal unconscious and is usually only
used in special circumstances, such as on a plane) rather than a free bullet.
lf you have land you may be able to bury your horse
at home, but this is restricted by law. The Department for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs (DEFRA, tel: 0845 9335577) will provide more information and you
need to inform your Local Authority Environmental Health Department and the
Environment Agency (tel: 01454 624400).
Below is a
list of companies in the UK that will help you when you have to make the
decision that all horse owners dread.
ABBYFIELD EQUINE CREMATORIUM
At Abbyfield E.C we provide a professional and personal
service for you and your pets - large or small. All equine cremations
are done individually, and the ashes will be returned in a oak casket at
no extra charge. For any help or advice you can contact me by email:
info@abbyfieldequinecrematorium.co.uk. Tel: 01629 534271, mob 07711
042498
A Goatman, Independent Knackerman
Specialist in the humane destruction of equines and farm
stock. Caring and attentive service. Economy disposal or cremation.
07870 934068 (24hr) 01803 732008 (evenings only). Cover Devon and
Cornwall.
Beeson's
Specialising in
Equine Disposal and cremation. Nationwide collection. Tel John 07831874216 /
01298 812461.
Cheshire
Equine Services
Tel
No: 01629 640305. Abattoir.
Craufurdland Pet Pastures
Offers pet burial in a countryside site, which is run as
a Woodland Burial Ground. Covers all pets up to a weight of 900 Kg.
Tel: 01560 600760, Fax: 01560 600485, Mob :07050104813.
Email:
pastures@craufurdland.co.uk
David
Funnells Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium
Tel No: 01233 850929, Mob
No: 07774 601429. Cremations.
Call for advice and information. Covers the South East.
Edge close
pet crematorium
Offers a specialist service
for the collection and individual cremation of horses and ponies in Derbyshire
and the surrounding counties. The facility is fully licensed and approved by
DEFRA. For further information please call
01298 85577 / 01298 25359 or email
info@edgeclosepetcrem.co.uk
Equine
Cremation Services
Tel
No: 01483 505524. Cremations.
Equine
Farewells Nationwide Ltd
Tel:
0845 226 7481,
Email:
enquiries@equinefarewells.co.uk. The caring Equine Funeral Service
available nationwide. We arrange every type of equine funeral service
tailored to suit your individual need from individual cremations to
economic disposal. This is all done through one caring point of
contact.
Equine and Pet Services Ltd
The Garden Yard, Fossecross Industrial Estate, Chedworth
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4NW
Tel 01285 720864, Mob 07773 721729, Email:
mail@equineandpetservices.co.uk, Web:
www.equineandpetservices.co.uk,
E W Pet and
Equine Cremations
An understanding
and caring service when you have lost your special friend. We are based near
Warwick. For further information please contact us. 01926 400462 or 07990
515 948
Horse
Cremation Service
This sensitive and
efficient service can collect from anywhere in England and Wales within 4
working hours. It also offers a unique pre-payment scheme allowing you to pay
in instalments. Tel: 0800 032 9781
Individual Pet & Equine Cremation
A dignified service
with care and attention, providing genuine individual horse cremation in the
midlands. Licensed by the Environment Agency and Approved by the State
Veterinary Service (DEFRA) Please contact Mandy Howell
enquires@individualequinecremation.co.uk or Tel No 01905 620700
John
Funnell
Tel No: 01295 66002. Cremations.
Call for advice and information. Covers the Midlands area.
Kings Hill Cremations
Specialist in private individual cremations covering the
midlands. Call or click on the
website for advice and information. Contact: Michael Shepherd. Tel:
01455 212021, email:
info@kingshillcremations.co.uk
Leyland
Pet Crematorium
Tel
No: 01772 622466. Individual cremation. Collection Service.
Oakfield Equine Cremation Services
Offering an individual horse or pony
cremation service with 24 hour collection please call 01597 811238,
mobile 07717372932.
Peaceful
Pets
Tel No: 01485 52814. Cremations.
Pets
Funeral Services
Tel
No: 01562 777963. Mob
No: 0468 843267
Funeral
Service.
The Pet Crematorium
We are the market leader for companion animal and equine
cremations for the North East and Scotland, providing our services to
over 300 veterinary practices. Whatever your loyal companion, large,
small, feathered or furred, The Pet Crematorium provides a caring,
understanding and professional service. For details please call our
Customer Liaisons on 0191 3735551.
Yorkshire
Equine Crematorium
Tel
No: 01924 840752. Mob
No: 07801 294327
Cremations.
Funeral Service. Nationwide collection.
Homeopathic Help with Grieving:
Use Bach Flower
Remedies such as Rescue Remedy or Star of Bethlehem. The homeopathic
remedy aconite is useful for shock. Essential oils such as lemon oil,
bergamot, orange blossom and rose may also be used to help with your grieving.
Further
reading: Humane Destruction and Caring for Old and Retired Horses
by the BHS Welfare Department. Insurance & Legal
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